Taurus X FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Special Tool(s)
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
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Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly
flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any
fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious personal injury.
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When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by
hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the fuel tank filler cap and position aside.
3. NOTE:
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When the fuel tank is completely full, this step will remove approximately 1/8 of the fuel from the fuel tank.
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The special tool must be inserted into the fuel tank filler pipe until the fitting on the end of the hose enters into the fuel tank spout, opening the
safety valve allowing fuel tank drainage. Carefully remove the hose using a gentle agitating motion to avoid detaching the hose from the fitting.
Insert the special tool into the fuel tank filler pipe.
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Attach the fuel storage tanker to the special tool and remove as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank and filler pipe, lowering the fuel level
below the fuel pump (FP) module mounting flange.
4. Release the clamp and remove the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
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To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
5. Disconnect the fresh air tube-to-fuel tank filler pipe fresh air tube quick connect coupling.
6. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank filler pipe recirculation tube quick connect coupling.
7. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe bracket bolt.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
8. Remove the 2 fuel tank filler pipe retaining screws.
